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ECE Scholarship for 2025-26 Academic Year

Looking for information about this year’s application?

You are in the right place. 

ECE Scholarship Application opens November 1!

On Opening Day, visit this page for:

  • A link to the ECE Application Portal;
  • Instructions about how set up your account as a scholarship applicant; &
  • A summary of what to expect during the application process.

Important Dates

November 1, 2024 // APPLICATION OPENING DAY
January 15, 2025 // Priority Deadline for Scholarship Applicants
February 15, 2025 // Final Deadline for Scholarship Applicants
April 15, 2025 // DECISION DAY 2025

Scholarship Criteria

Academic Record

ECE scholars must have and maintain a B average, or 3.0 gpa, throughout their time as an ECE scholar. ECE partners with several organizations in Nashville that offer free ACT prep courses and exams and we encourage our scholars to take as many times as possible. ECE has established very strong relationships with partner colleges advisors and student mentors to form a strong web of support for each student.

Career Goal

We ask our scholars to choose their degree or area of interest before they are accepted into our program. We do this to make sure that we can place each scholar with a mentor in their career path that can support and guide them into becoming a successful citizen post-graduation. We accept college-ready students who have a clear set of goals and know how they plan to achieve them.

Financial Need

ECE reviews each scholar’s tax returns for documentation. The scholar and their family contribute a minimum of $2000/semester toward their tuition. ECE is a “last dollar” scholarship and provides funding for the remaining balance based on financial need. Scholars must live at home and not in the dorms to save $8,000/year. As most scholars are first-generation college students, living at home proves to be the most supportive environment. ECE encourages scholars to apply for any and all other scholarships for which they might also qualify.  All applicants must be Non-FAFSA eligible due to their immigration status.

Partner Colleges

ECE cannot guarantee acceptance into college. ECE will assist applicants who are not yet accepted by making suggestions based on geographic location, area of study, and career goals. Applicants must be accepted into one of the following partner colleges in order to receive an ECE scholarship:

Middle TN: Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Trevecca Nazarene University, Fisk University, Cumberland University.
Memphis: University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University
East TN: Milligan University, East Tennessee State University, Carson Newman, Maryville College, Tennessee Wesleyan University
Chattanooga: Southern Adventist College, Sewanee University

We would love to hear from you! 

For questions about ECE’s Scholarship Program or to request an informational presentation for your school or organization, please contact Director of Programs Mandy Floyd.

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Plan to begin your application on November 1!
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